Six Poor Travellers House
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Contact Details
Rochester
KENT
ME1 1LX
T: +44 01634 845609
Type: Historic House / Palace
A Tudor charity house founded by the Elizabethan MP Richard Watts to provide board and lodgings for six poor travellers and continued to do so right up to the Second World War.
The house and charity are immortalised in Dickens' Christmas short story entitled The Seven Poor Travellers.
A courtyard and herb garden attracts many visitors in the summer.
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A2. Located in Rochester High Street.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Rochester. Turn right out of station, cross Star Hill (A2) into the High Street. Located 250 yds on the right.
Opening Times
Open All Year
* Open Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm (closed between 1pm to 2pm). Not open on Mondays and Tuesdays. The house is open most weekends during the winter months.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted
Payment Methods
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.None.
- Max group size - 25
- Min group size - 1
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Ticket Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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